What the tradition says
Substitute for emerald when emerald clarity / cost is a concern. Same green colour signature traditional texts associate with Mercury.
Traditional metal
- gold
- silver
When the texts advise against it
- Same Mercury-affliction caveats as emerald.
Source
Mani-mala
Other stones for Mercury
Common questions
- Which planet is Peridot (Olivine) associated with?
- Peridot (Olivine) is the secondary stone for Mercury in the traditional gemstone correspondences. Substitute for emerald when emerald clarity / cost is a concern. Same green colour signature traditional texts associate with Mercury.
- Which metal is Peridot (Olivine) traditionally set in?
- Traditionally gold or silver. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.
- When do traditional texts advise against Peridot (Olivine)?
- Same Mercury-affliction caveats as emerald.
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